Security Studies (BSc)

Security challenges such as terrorism and cybercrime rank among the most pressing issues of our time. In the Bachelor’s in Security Studies you study 21st century security challenges and learn to devise strategic solutions to a complex world.

Nana Salim

Student Ambassador

I'm proud to be the student ambassador for this exciting, new programme that gives in-depth insights into global issues such as terrorism and natural disasters. It gives me a better understanding of the world around us. This bachelor is relevant, international and unique in the world. Come join us in The Hague!

Ramesh Premaratne Ganohariti

Tutor

"By combining academic knowledge from multiple disciplines, the Security Studies Program takes a unique approach in analysing and proposing recommendations for contemporary safety and security challenges. Also, the small class sizes in the Skills Labs provide the opportunity for students to develop academic, professional, and soft skills through the collaborative process of sharing ideas and knowledge whilst working on varying projects. All in all, if you are interested in becoming tomorrow's safety and security expert, then this program is for you."

Why study Security Studies?

International terrorism, cybercrime, natural disasters and other issues affect the security and safety of millions each day. In Security Studies you learn to unravel security challenges by focusing on the political, historical and societal context in which they arise, as well as the effect of governance, institutions, and the media. You gain an academic perspective, and the ability to think critically about complex issues while taking all relevant factors of specific security challenges into account.

Why Securities Studies at Leiden University?

This English-taught programme challenges you to combine critical thinking with a practical attitude and helps you to develop into an all-round, academically trained, highly employable security specialist.

International community

Interdisciplinary approach security and safety challenge

Research-led and practice-oriented

Three-step teaching philosophy: Explore, Understand and Do

Combination of lectures and skills labs; where academic and professional skills are trained in small groups

Taught in the Centre of The Hague; the international City of Peace, Justice and Security

Is this the programme for you?

Do you read the international news with interest, seeking the interaction between global (security) events and their effect upon people, nations and organisations?

Are you an engaged and curious critical thinker?

Are you stimulated to find solutions to the crucial security and safety issues that arise every day?

Do you want to learn from leading academics and security professionals?